Paralegals and Legal Assistants - Nexus Staff
Albany, NY 12257
About the Job
Job Title: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY, 12257
Job Duration: 2 Years
Closing: 11/26/2024.
Minimum Candidate Qualifications:
- Paralegal Certificate; and
- Eligible to work in New York State
Job Duties:
- Evaluate External Appeal applications for eligibility based on requirements in Insurance Law Article 49.
- Request necessary information from appropriate party and respond to questions about the process.
- Investigate complaints against regulated insurance companies, applying mandates in Insurance Law and provisions in the approved policy.
- Request necessary information from appropriate party and communicate findings when the investigation is complete.
- Screen requests for External Appeals in accordance with the Federal No Surprise Act.
- Screen requests for External Appeal in accordance with Insurance Law, Regulation, and the established protocols.
- Act as liaison using written and verbal communication for administrative processes with consumers and representatives of financial entities.
- Keep electronic case files updated, complete and organized.
- Research, process, and resolve consumer and provider complaints.
In addition, the candidate must possess and/or have the ability to:
- Work individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand legal mandates.
- Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple time-sensitive, complex files simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including working experience with Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
- Reliability, and time and attendance are critical.
The selected candidate for this position must be able to perform the following tasks as requested:
- Follow-up on deliverable from internal stakeholders
- Handle correspondence, calls, emails, and other forms of communication with internal and outside stakeholders.
- Prepare reports and other documents.
- Assist with special projects and research as needed; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous Information:
- Shift Days/Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Client does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by subway or bus.
- Client will train the paralegal on the internal process and applicable Laws, applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Interviews will be conducted Online or In-person based on the availability.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
Source : Nexus Staff